Let's Beer Works Begins Selling IPA "LEAN WEST", Characterized by Citrus Aroma and Crispness
The brewpub Let's Beer Works in Higashi-Jujo, Tokyo introduced its IPA "LEAN WEST" on Instagram. This 6.5% ABV beer is characterized by lime-like citrus aroma, pine-derived resinous notes, and a dry finish. It is now available at the taproom and online store.
Hop BroThe Higashi-Jujo brewery Let's Beer Works has released the IPA LEAN WEST. It's an interesting beer that layers lime-like citrus aroma with pine-derived resinous notes.
MugiWhoa! An IPA that tastes like lime already sounds delicious! And pine resin notes? That sounds like drinking a forest?
Hop BroThat's pretty close. The style is India pale ale, and the ABV is 6.5%. The bitterness is around three stars, so it's neither too strong nor too weak, with a solid backbone.
MugiThree stars means just right? But 'resinous notes' sounds kind of like a science lab, scary!
Hop BroNot scary at all. 'Resinous notes' means aromas and bitterness reminiscent of pine or conifers. In other words, it has a slightly wild aroma, and that blends with the brightness of the citrus.
MugiOhh! So it has real character, not just fruitiness. And if it's not sticky, it should go down easy with that dry finish!
Hop BroThat's the key point of this beer. It ends with a clean bitterness, so it's crisp but still has body. It's the kind of design that makes IPA fans grin.
MugiWhat! That balance is cheating! If you can drink it freshly made at the brewpub in Higashi-Jujo, doesn't that make it even better?
Hop BroExactly. Let's Beer Works has started online store sales too, so if you like it after drinking it on site, it's easy to keep chasing it at home.
MugiNice, nice! It sounds like it'll hit both citrus lovers and bitterness lovers. I'm totally in an IPA mood today!
Hop BroThen your next pint is decided. With lime aroma, a pine outline, and a crisp finish, this is one of those beers that makes you think, I want to drink this right now.
Let's Beer Works (Higashi-Jujo, Kita-ku, Tokyo) unveiled its new IPA "LEAN WEST" on Instagram. In the post, while noting that it had not introduced new beers on social media for a while, the brewery described this release as a beer with just the right balance of crispness and bitterness.
Beer highlights
- Beer name: `LEAN WEST`
- Style: `India pale ale`
- ABV: `6.5%`
- Bitterness: `★★★☆☆`
In the tasting notes, the beer is described as combining lime-like citrus aroma with pine resin and citrus notes. Rather than leaning only into fruitiness, it carries a somewhat wild, bright impression while leading into a dry, non-sticky drinkability, which is the IPA's signature. It is finished with a clean bitterness that sharply brightens the aftertaste, making it feel crafted to emphasize both easy drinking and satisfying depth.
The brewery is a brewpub in the Higashi-Jujo Station area, and its strength is that you can enjoy freshly made beer on site. In this post, it says the beer is now available not only in the taproom but also through the online store, creating a path that makes it easy to enjoy at home after tasting it in person. In the local atmosphere of Higashi-Jujo, the way it brings out the exuberance and bitterness typical of an American IPA shows Let's Beer Works' character.
Who this beer is for
- If you like IPAs with citrus aroma
- If you want bitterness but prefer to avoid heavy beers
- If you want to drink a fresh pint at a brewpub
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Higashi-Jujo brewery Let's Beer Works has released the IPA LEAN WEST. It's an interesting beer that layers lime-like citrus aroma with pine-derived resinous notes.
MugiWhoa! An IPA that tastes like lime already sounds delicious! And pine resin notes? That sounds like drinking a forest?
Hop BroThat's pretty close. The style is India pale ale, and the ABV is 6.5%. The bitterness is around three stars, so it's neither too strong nor too weak, with a solid backbone.
MugiThree stars means just right? But 'resinous notes' sounds kind of like a science lab, scary!
Hop BroNot scary at all. 'Resinous notes' means aromas and bitterness reminiscent of pine or conifers. In other words, it has a slightly wild aroma, and that blends with the brightness of the citrus.
MugiOhh! So it has real character, not just fruitiness. And if it's not sticky, it should go down easy with that dry finish!
Hop BroThat's the key point of this beer. It ends with a clean bitterness, so it's crisp but still has body. It's the kind of design that makes IPA fans grin.
MugiWhat! That balance is cheating! If you can drink it freshly made at the brewpub in Higashi-Jujo, doesn't that make it even better?
Hop BroExactly. Let's Beer Works has started online store sales too, so if you like it after drinking it on site, it's easy to keep chasing it at home.
MugiNice, nice! It sounds like it'll hit both citrus lovers and bitterness lovers. I'm totally in an IPA mood today!
Hop BroThen your next pint is decided. With lime aroma, a pine outline, and a crisp finish, this is one of those beers that makes you think, I want to drink this right now.
